Select ONE of the following prompts and answer with a seven-sentence minimum paragraph, featuring a thesis statement and cited evidence. Once you pick one I will provide everything you need from the course for that prompt. –>
— 1. Select one of the assigned primary source readings of a presidential address. What was the objective of the president in speaking to the nation in this specific speech? Use three specific quotes and explain their significance for understanding the address.
— 2. What decade of the 20th century do you think was most significant to charting the course of U.S. history? Present your argument in the thesis statement, then use examples from the reading to demonstrate why this specific era was more critical than others.